Eskom has reduced load shedding from Stage 4 to Stage 2 till Saturday, December 31, 2022 at 16:00.
The beleaguered electric utility has announced that load shedding will be stopped until 05:00 on Monday, January 2, after which Stage 2 load shedding will be implemented indefinitely.
TSHWANE LOAD SHEDDING SCHEDULE
The City of Tshwane has amended its load-shedding timetable for December 31, 2022.
Stage 4
00:00-00:30 Group 16,4,8,12
02:00-04:30 Group 1,5,9,13
04:00-05:30 Group 2,6,10,14
Stage 2
05:00-06:30 Group 2,6
06:00-08:30 Group 3,7
08:00-10:30 Group 4,8
10:00-12:30 Group 5,9
12:00-14:30 Group 6,10
14:00-16:30 Group 7,11
KFC was forced to close stores in South Africa due to load shedding.
Here are some suggestions for mitigating dangers induced by power outages:
Utilize surge protection: electrical surges are among the leading causes of equipment damage during a power outage. Installing a surge protector can help mitigate some harm caused by unplanned events. Install a surge protection device on your electrical distribution board or, alternatively, at the gadget’s power outlet.
Ensure that your alarm system is operational and that the backup battery is completely charged so that it can give electricity in the case of a power outage.
Spare flashlight or headlamp: Keep a flashlight in your vehicle in case you arrive home late at night during a blackout. During unexpected power outages, the built-in or app-based torches on the majority of smartphones are useful.
Charge your smartphone, notebook, and tablet: Ensure that your cell phone, laptop, and tablet are well charged prior to blackouts. As soon as the power returns, re-charge them as soon as feasible. A power bank or other emergency phone charger should also be readily available. This is useful during prolonged power outages.
Cooking and lighting fuel: Obtain a small bottle of LP gas and a lamp. It illuminates a big area with high-quality light and can be used for cooking and boiling water. It is prudent to store hot water in a thermos flask in order to prepare hot beverages.
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